Expedia Cruises
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Chart your course in travel
Build a scalable team of agents under the number one brand in travel.
Brand overview
Expedia Cruises is a brick-and-mortar travel agency franchise operating under the Expedia Group brand. Owners lead and scale teams of 15 to over 100 independent travel agents, selling cruises, flights, accommodations, and travel insurance. With over 260 franchise locations across the US and Canada, it is the only travel agency franchise designed around a scalable physical retail model rather than a single-agent work-from-home setup.
Availability
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Why choose Expedia Cruises
The Expedia brand is recognized by 85% of travelers, providing immediate trust and credibility to new franchisees. The time-tested business model has been refined across over 260 North American locations. The cruise and travel industry is experiencing rapid growth, with 38.3 million passengers projected to sail in 2026. Franchisees gain access to proprietary booking technology and a bricks-and-clicks marketing strategy that drives leads through walk-ins, a branded website, and routed inquiries from Expedia.com. Multiple revenue streams allow owners to earn commissions across a wide range of travel products, complemented by exclusive partnerships and perks.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
2026 FDD top performing unit
Total investment
$204,000–$204,000
Cash Required
$150,000
Net worth
$500,000
Franchise fee
$49,000
Total units
93
Real estate required
Not Specified
Growth Trends
Training & support
New franchisees receive in-depth initial training and extensive onboarding to ensure a strong launch. Ongoing support includes grand opening assistance, real estate guidance, and continuous business and profitability coaching. Advancement programs keep owners and their teams ahead of industry trends.
Ideal candidate
The ideal Expedia Cruises franchisee is a leader who thinks bigger and wants to scale a team of travel agents rather than operate as a single agent. Candidates combine a passion for travel and team leadership with a strong desire for business ownership and scalable growth.
Take the next step toward owning an Expedia Cruises franchise. Discover how you can lead a growing team in the thriving travel industry and capitalize on a nationally recognized brand.